Check out the new Western States Folklore Society website. Paul Jordan-Smith and I are pleased to announce that Western States Folklore Society  has refreshed our website and now hosts a range of new features for current and future society members. Please feel free to visit the site on both your mobile device and computer.   If you would like to receive updates about WSFS happenings via email, or if you plan on attending our upcoming Annual Meeting and online events, please

What is the Western Folklife Center all about? Learn more here!

"In an era shaped by political polarization, algorithmic news feeds, and viral misinformation, folklore studies offers tools that are more relevant than ever."

"German Folklore During the Time of National Socialism with some thoughts on Today's 'Alternate Facts'" will be delivered by her good friend, James R. Dow. An image of Norine Dresser smiling wearing a blue shirt and large necklace. About the Event This is a Western States Folklore Society event with additional sponsorship from the Gender Institute for Teaching and Advocacy  at MSU Denver. Noted folklorist and long-standing supporter of WSFS, Norine Dresser has published numer

Announcing Tim Thurston's new OPEN ACCESS book, "Careful Village and Other Khashag from Tibet."